How to pronounce skinner
Say it like SKIN-er. Skinner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKIN).
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- SKIN
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skinner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of skinner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKIN-uh.
What does skinner mean?
- United States actor (1858-1942)
- United States actress noted for her one-woman shows (1901-1979)
- United States psychologist and a leading proponent of behaviorism (1904-1990)
Where does skinner come from?
From Middle English skynner, skinner, skynnere, schynnere, equivalent to skin + -er.
Words that rhyme with skinner
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of skinner.
Questions about saying skinner
How do you pronounce skinner?
Say SKIN-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɪnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈskɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skinner?
Skinner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKIN). Broken into parts: SKIN · er.
Is skinner pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈskɪnə/ (SKIN-uh).